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VILLA RIA

VILLA
RIA

author
unknown, builder Josef Lešák around 1930

In spite of its modesty,
Villa Ria represents one of the best examples of modern architecture in
Trenčianske Teplice. The original owners must have been attracted to the
development of the spa and bustling social life in the Spa Park and Spa Hall´s
surroundings, when they decided to build a house with temporary lucrative
accommodation here. The author of the building is still unknown, but an
enthusiastic research will by all means bring the answer to the question in the
future. The details and features of the house´s architecture obviously
correspond with the modernist tradition represented by the Vienna architect
Adolf Loos. The seemingly symmetrical composition, with a projected
central part including a loggia on the first floor, is gently disrupted by
the sunken entrance on the right-hand side. After walking up a few stairs,
the visitor feels invited to rest on a built-in terrace sedile. The sunken
entrance is counterbalanced by an offset window on the left, which is the only
opening on the front facade that has no balcony. The window panels are
particularly noticeable – their robustness and rigid triple segmentation is
softened by the lyric colour of a green and white sash. The delicate shape of
the facade´s material and details is visible mainly by the play of sunlight and
shadow during sunny days. Having original windows, fence, and a maintained
garden, the house is preserved in its original condition, which contributes to
the unified nature of its architecture.